MAIN and Snowflake Kick Off 2026 with Hands-On Data and AI Platform Training
MAIN and Snowflake kicked off 2026 with a full-day, hands-on Mississippi AI data platform training in Jackson. The workshop brought
xAI Southaven Data Center Marks Major AI Investment in Mississippi
xAI Southaven data center plans mark one of Mississippi’s largest technology and economic development announcements. Governor Tate Reeves announced that
Investing in Talent: MSU receiving $2M to spur AI education, implementation in the Magnolia State
Devin Chen is among the first generation of Bulldogs using AI to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges. In
Dr. Kollin Napier Delivers SACAD Keynote on Mississippi’s Statewide AI Strategy
Dr. Kollin Napier is the Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN). He delivered the keynote address at the
Mississippi AI Regulation Task Force Meets as Federal AI Executive Order Is Issued
The Mississippi AI Regulation Task Force met at the Capitol on December 12, 2025. At nearly the same moment, the
Dr. Kollin Napier Delivers Closing Keynote on AI in Rural Healthcare
AI in rural healthcare Mississippi was the focus of Dr. Kollin Napier’s closing keynote at the 30th Annual Mississippi Rural
MGCCC Named Bellwether Award Finalist for MAIN
MGCCC Bellwether Award finalist recognition highlights Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s role in building the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN).
Dr. Kollin Napier Testifies to Committee on Education & Workforce
Dr. Kollin Napier congressional testimony brought Mississippi’s statewide AI education model to the U.S. House Committee on Education and the
Dr. Kollin Napier AI Vision Featured by Washington CORE
Dr. Kollin Napier AI vision was the focus of a Washington CORE feature on Mississippi’s statewide approach to artificial intelligence.